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TP-LINK TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Router

TP-LINK TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless Lite N Router (TP Link: TL-WR740N)
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Rating: 8.8/10
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Bobby Digital@NCIX
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Review Date: 07/05/13
Cons: none so far

Pros: Cheapest router I could find on NCIX which is compatible with DD-WRT. Great signal strength, easy to setup, cheap, looks pretty good.
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I have not tried this with the original firmware as I immediately loaded DD-WRT onto it when I got it. I received hardware version 4.29 which was easily converted to DD-WRT. I am using this in client bridge mode to extend my wifi to a computer and printer which don't have wireless capability. It is working great so far and has better signal and throughput than other wireless devices in the same location (have compared to iPhone and a Laptop).
James_D@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/08/13
Cons: Single band, 10/100 Fastethernet

Pros: Price, supports N, runs dd-wrt, compact size, runs cool, external antenna
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I bought two of these routers on a recent sale. I intended to use one to get better wireless coverage for my home network. The N support was a bonus. I didn't play with the stock firmware much but it seemed adequate and the web management interface was well laid out. I did not use the setup cdrom. I just confirmed that it worked out of the box.I am familiar with dd-wrt so I installed release 19519 and configured it as a wireless bridge. It works well enough and I can exercise the full speed of my internet connection (15 Mbps down/1 Mbps up) through it. The wireless coverage from the central main floor location covers my houseI also flashed dd-wrt on a second router for a friend to use OpenDNS content filtering for his home. The version of dd-wrt I used has run stabily for over a week on each of the devices. I'm very happy with how it works as a basic router.I would purchase again as so far it delivers for its price point.
sébastien_g@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/07/13
Cons: fixed antenna

Pros: good price / quality
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nice router for 18$ , doing a nice job . i recommanded it !!
Leo_E@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/05/13
Cons: Nothing serious.

Pros: Works as advertised.Cheap.
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Purchased this item at 19.99. Again, works as advertised. No complaints.Reliable wireless signal in condo, at times low, but always dependable.(Used with: Android phone, laptops)
E_F@NCIX
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Review Date: 05/02/12
Cons: Construction seems flimsy.

Pros: Price, DD-WRT compatible
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Was expecting rev 3 or 4, so getting rev 2.5 was a nice surprise. Flashed easily with dd-wrt firmware (v2) and it works like a great, though the bandwidth monitor doesn't seem to function. Can't beat this little router for the price.
cityismine@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/12/11
Cons: no detachable antenna

Pros: Great router, low price, good value
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I bought this on sale for $20, and it works great. My online activities are a combination of surfing, voip, torrenting, and gaming. So far this router handles them all sufficiently.
Kramy@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/19/11
Cons: -v3 revision

Pros: -Cheapest router around.-DD-WRT compatible
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I ordered two of these and got two v3 routers. These require a special DD-WRT flash before being usable. Aside from that minor inconvenience, they worked perfect. I've been able to use them in all sorts of experiments. For the price, they were definitely worth it.One thing I should mention - both the stock firmware and DD-WRT firmware are going to be more stable than cheap routers from many other brands. For example, super cheap Belkin or Trendnet or D-Link routers are usually garbage. Even cheap Ciscos are usually awful. It's only once you get modded firmware on them that they start to shine.This router has decent hardware. The TP-Link firmware is okay, but I still think DD-WRT is better and more stable, especially if you're a more heavy bandwidth user.Wireless strength on this model is average due to being single antenna. It rarely cuts out, but it did hit 15% signal strength when downloading - my RT-N16 in the same position was at 60% strength. Don't expect the distance of a triple-antenna router from a single-antenna one.
Jonathan_S@NCIX
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Review Date: 09/14/11
Cons: none so far

Pros: Price
Comment:
I bought this router for a friend who needed a basic router. So far, it works correctly. I didn't install DD-WRT on this unit because there seems to be an issue, acording to some posts online.
Ryan_B@NCIX
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Review Date: 04/21/11
Cons: none that i can think of yet

Pros: good signalgood speedsdont seem to have any issues with itflashable with DD-WRT apparently, havent tried
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good price if you get it on sale, otherwise you might be able to find something comparable or betterif you can put dd-wrt on it..even betteri think the picture on this site is wrong, because mine doesnt look like that at all
elpic@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/01/11
Cons: None so far

Pros: - Very cheap- 4Mb flash
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I flashed this router with DD-WRT and it work great. I got the v1.9. This router have a 4Mb flash, which is perfect to install another firmware on it. It was in special at 22$, so I got two of them.
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Product Features

Router Wireless
WEP/WPA/WPA2 Security 150Mbps Speed
Omni Directional WiFi N

TP-Link TL-WR740N Wireless N Router 
The TP-Link TL-WR740N Wireless N Router is a combined wired/wireless network connection device integrated ithinternet-sharing router and 4-port switch. The TP-Link TL-WR740N Wireless N Router is 802.11b/g compatible based on 802.11n technology and gives you 802.11n performance up to 150Mbps at an even more affordable price. Bordering on 11n and surpassing 11g speed enables high bandwidth consuming applications like video streaming to be more fluid. You can enjoy a high quality experience when video streaming, VoIP, or online gaming wirelessly, with traditional g products was never very practical, from anywhere in your entire home. Step into the 11n age with TP-Link TL-WR740N Wireless N Router!

What It Is and Why You Need It:

  • Wireless speed up to 150Mbps
  • CCA improves wireless performance while automatically avoiding channel conflict
  • WDS wireless bridge provides seamless bridging to expand your wireless network
  • Wireless security encryption easily at a push of QSS button
  • Priority of service assures the quality of bandwidth sensitive applications such as voice and video
  • Supports SPI firewall and access control management
  • Supports WPA/WPA2 encryptions
  • Seamlessly compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices
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Specifications

  • System Requirements: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, Vista? or Windows 7, MAC® OS, NetWare®, UNIX® or Linux.

Features

  • Exceptional Wireless Performance with Affordable Price: TP-LINK TL-WR740N is a high speed solution that compatibles with IEEE 802.11b/g/n. Based on N technology, TL-W740N gives you 802.11n performance up to 150 Mbps at an even more affordable price, 9X the speed and 4x the range of traditional 11g products.

    Bordering on conventional 11N and surpassing 11G performance enabling high bandwidth-consuming application, such as video streaming, using VoIP, or online gaming, wirelessly which, with traditional g products was never very practical, from anywhere in your entire home. Enjoy N Power, G Price!

  • CCA Technology - Stable Wireless Signals: Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) automatically avoids channel conflicts using its clear channel selection feature and fully realizes the advantages of channel binding, greatly enhanced the wireless performance.
  • QSS Button - Quick Setup Security: Compatible with WI-FI Protected Setup? (WPS), TL-WR740N features Quick Security Setup that allows users to almost instantly setup their security simply by pressing the "QSS" button automatically establishing a WPA2 secure connection, which is more security compared with WEP encryptions. Not only is this faster than normal security setups but more convenient in that you don't need to remember a password!

  • WPA / WPA2 Encryptions - Advanced Security: As for the security of WI-FI connection, WEP encryption has been no longer the strongest and safest guards for outside threats. TL-WR740N provides WPA/WPA2 encryptions (Both Personal and Enterprises) that are created by the WI-FI Alliance industry group, promoting interpretabilities and security for WLAN.
  • IP QoS - Control Bandwidth Reasonably: Among the wireless network, indiscriminate Internet surfing and bandwidth-guzzling downloads by internal users often leave home or small office with insufficient bandwidth. TL-WR740N supports IP QoS function, allowing optimum utilization of bandwidth and offers bandwidth control over congestion, preventing the bandwidth abuse. In this way, the users of a small network receive committed and specific bandwidth, preventing non-critical applications from degrading network performance.

  • Easy to Setup: Allows even novice users to setup the router products without sacricing any key features, just play the Setup CD to have your network set up quickly & hassle-free.

Product Specifications

Model
BrandTP-LINK
ModelTL-WR740N
Spec
StandardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n
WPA/WPA2WPA2
Ports1 x 10/100M WAN; 4 x 10/100M LAN
Wireless Data RatesUp to 150Mbps
ModulationDBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Frequency Band2.4GHz - 2.4835GHz
Antenna3dBi Fixed Omni Directional Antenna
Transmitted Power20dBm(max. EIRP)
Receiver Sensitivity130M: -68dBm@10% PER
54M: -68dBm@10% PER
11M: -85dBm@8% PER
6M: -88dBm@10% PER
1M: -90dBm@8% PER
InterfaceEthernet Port
Wireless Adapter includedNo
Dimensions5.9" x 3.9" x 1.1"
Temperature0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
Humidity10% - 90% (Non-Condensing)
Features
FeaturesCCA technology delivers reliable performance even in noisy environment
Wireless security encryption easily at a push of QSS button
Priority of service assures the quality of bandwidth sensitive applications such as voice and video
Supports SPI firewall and access control management
150Mbps wireless data rates ideal for video streaming, online gaming and internet calling
Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b products
Wireless security encryption easily at a push of QSS button
IP based bandwidth control allows administrators to determine how much bandwidth is allotted to each PC
WDS wireless bridge provides seamless bridging to expand your wireless network

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